How long will it take me to complete an associate’s degree?
Updated October 17, 2022
Each student may take a different amount of time to complete an associate’s degree at PCC. Often, the length of time it takes to earn a degree depends on the degree you are earning, the number of hours you are working outside of school, how many credits you take per term and whether you have met the standard prerequisites for general education courses.
For instance, if your Associate’s degree requires 90 credits, you will need to take 45 credits per year, or 15 credits per term (about 4 courses), not including summer term, in order to complete the degree in 2 years.?All of the 90 credits must be 100-200 level courses.?If you are required to take courses below 100 level in Reading, Writing or Math, it?will?take a few terms longer.
Look in the?PCC Catalog to see how many credits your degree requires. Make an appointment with an advisor to make a one or two year plan to help you stay on track. To determine if you should be part-time or full-time, visit the Time Management section of Panther Tracks.
For additional information contact an Academic Advisor.